Youth Worker Supervisor

Overview

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi‐faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re‑entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Department seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life‑changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

• At the fourth level of series, provides direct supervision to shift staff and coordinates staff schedules; ensures proper subordinate training; monitors performance and ensures policies and procedures are carried out.
• Ensures adequate staff supervision during shift; monitors juveniles' behavior and offers alternative methods; reports unusual events and behaviors to management.
• Prepares and reviews incident reports and logs interventions used; reviews juvenile records for treatment methods and documentation; briefs incoming staff.
• Compiles administrative reports and informs supervisors of issues and concerns.
• Is able to exert physical effort in the proper restraint of residents based on behavior.
• May perform other physical efforts in assisting youth with recreational and work‑related projects.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license for the length of employment in this classification.
• May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
• Successfully completes the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weeks on the job training, four weeks (Monday – Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and is provided by the department.
• Applicants are required to successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee’s health insurance; however, any applicable co‑pays will be reimbursed by the department.

Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Experience, Training, or

Skills:

Must have two years of experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12–21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program.

Substitute Education for

Experience:

Successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for two years of the required experience.

Substitute Experience for

Education:

Experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12–21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention, military or day treatment program will substitute for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

• Shift Premium - $2.13 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Shift Premium - $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
• Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
• Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour

Typically works in a day treatment, group home, or residential facility.

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of six months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact John Gillum lum or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D